Sorry to inform All,We lost Tom Myers aka SteamTom 1 at Diamondhead Yesterday.Tom went on his Dailey one mile run.After the run Tom came into Diamondhead to talk to fellow Steamers.Tom passed out ,Richey worked on Tom till EMS came and took Him to the Hospital.They pronounce him Dead. at app.11:45 AM Tom loved Diamondhead so much that He always told Me that I if He passed that he wanted to do it at Diamondhead after the meet and be berried in His Diamondhead Shirt like Bob Polly was berried in.So that he would be at Diamondhead forever. TOM You will be Missed by all God Bless My dear Friend.Please Keep Tom in Your Prayers
WE lost Tom Myers (SteamTom1)Saturday 1/14/20
Bob in Mich
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I ran a massive lashup with 2 other young steamers after this happened and the EMS left because I felt Tom would have wanted it. the cars went about 3/4's around the large track. My aster berk never chuffed so hard in its life but I felt it appropriate. It also kept the 2 younger guys occupied from what was happening
I was about 30 feet away when it happened, ran out the front door toward dairy queen toward EMS to try to get them but someone did it before me and they were on their way... And where it happened was were he would of wanted it I think, right in front of the bar in front of his steam engine lineup, where his laptop sat. Everyone did everything we could for him.
I will miss him greatly!
We always chilled late night and talked about things, Awesome people in the hobby, my late father, things we were working on, crazy high tech that I was working on.
I was about 30 feet away when it happened, ran out the front door toward dairy queen toward EMS to try to get them but someone did it before me and they were on their way... And where it happened was were he would of wanted it I think, right in front of the bar in front of his steam engine lineup, where his laptop sat. Everyone did everything we could for him.
I will miss him greatly!
We always chilled late night and talked about things, Awesome people in the hobby, my late father, things we were working on, crazy high tech that I was working on.
TOM MYERS - Obituary
It I with a heavy heart that I post Tom's obituary, but first, a short note.
Tom was a mentor to many, a photographer whose ability to find that special photo of fellow modelers surprised us all and a genuine friend to all who had the privilege to meet him. Tom was my travelling buddy, whether to local steamups in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, or driving Dolgoch on the Talyllyn in Wales and visiting the 16mm show in Peterborough to driving to Diamondhead. This year was our 5th trip together to Diamondhead. +/- 15 hours of wonderful conversation each way with never a contentious word. On our trips home we would start planning for next and in the fall, we'd both start assembling what was in line for January. The trip home this year was particularly difficult as it was so quiet - my friend was missing. I had his stuff (thank you everyone at Diamondhead for helping pack and load so that I could leave early), but that was all. Just stuff - no heart. Our son flew down from Chicago to help with the driving and to make sure I wasn't alone for this journey. Later this week, although Tom's body will be laid to rest, his spirit will live on in all those whose live he touched in such a special way.
Please keep Lilia, his wife, Kristin, Tisa and Margaret, his daughters and all of his grandchildren in your prayers.
Best regards to all.
Will
Myers, Thomas James January 14, 2017 Age 74 Beloved husband of Lilia (nee Bundalian). Loving father of Tisa (John) Waechter, Margaret Myers ( Joseph Glass) and Dr. Kristin Myers (Andrew Shea). Proud grandfather of 8. Visitation Fri. 3-9 pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van **** @ 25 Mile Rd. Scripture Service Fri. 7:00 pm. Instate Sat. 10:30 am until 11:00 am time of Mass at St. Kieran Church 53600 Mound (Bet. 24 & 25 Mile Rd.). Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" @ WujekCalcaterra.com
It I with a heavy heart that I post Tom's obituary, but first, a short note.
Tom was a mentor to many, a photographer whose ability to find that special photo of fellow modelers surprised us all and a genuine friend to all who had the privilege to meet him. Tom was my travelling buddy, whether to local steamups in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, or driving Dolgoch on the Talyllyn in Wales and visiting the 16mm show in Peterborough to driving to Diamondhead. This year was our 5th trip together to Diamondhead. +/- 15 hours of wonderful conversation each way with never a contentious word. On our trips home we would start planning for next and in the fall, we'd both start assembling what was in line for January. The trip home this year was particularly difficult as it was so quiet - my friend was missing. I had his stuff (thank you everyone at Diamondhead for helping pack and load so that I could leave early), but that was all. Just stuff - no heart. Our son flew down from Chicago to help with the driving and to make sure I wasn't alone for this journey. Later this week, although Tom's body will be laid to rest, his spirit will live on in all those whose live he touched in such a special way.
Please keep Lilia, his wife, Kristin, Tisa and Margaret, his daughters and all of his grandchildren in your prayers.
Best regards to all.
Will
Myers, Thomas James January 14, 2017 Age 74 Beloved husband of Lilia (nee Bundalian). Loving father of Tisa (John) Waechter, Margaret Myers ( Joseph Glass) and Dr. Kristin Myers (Andrew Shea). Proud grandfather of 8. Visitation Fri. 3-9 pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van **** @ 25 Mile Rd. Scripture Service Fri. 7:00 pm. Instate Sat. 10:30 am until 11:00 am time of Mass at St. Kieran Church 53600 Mound (Bet. 24 & 25 Mile Rd.). Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" @ WujekCalcaterra.com
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I will miss Tom forever, but I will especially miss him at Shay Days in Harbor Springs, Michigan.
Brutus Steam { Ron Kurtz }
Brutus Steam { Ron Kurtz }
The last two years of not being able to attend DH have been gloomy for Carol and myself, but especially so this year. Tom was a great friend and companion to be around with. Especially, as noted above by Gordon, to sit and have a beer with. We had a lot in common and I will miss him greatly but most especially the wry smile and great sense of humor he exhibited.
May God be with you my friend.
May God be with you my friend.
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We will always have lasting and wonderful memories of Tom Myers, "Steam Tom 1", a fine man and enthusiastic live steamer, who would always help "new" and "old" steamers alike, freely and willingly. Our lives were greatly enriched by his companionship and fellowship.
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It's hard to keep up with people when you aren't able to attend the big events, and yet I had fun "talking" with Tom many times over the recent years. I would see online photos of him running one of the Merlins I "Americanized", and most recently he posted that amazing King Arthur build log of a King Arthur kit that I had packed around through several states, and that made it's way to Tom via a few more hands. Tom was so open and sharing, and we are all better for it. My thoughts are about you Tom, and my thoughts are with your family.
Say hi to Ron and Bob and Ted for me...
-Richard
Say hi to Ron and Bob and Ted for me...
-Richard
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Tom and I first met up at Diamondhead in January, 1995. it was our first, shared, "DH" experience. We both had new Frank S. locomotives, knew no one there, and just plowed on ahead in trying to wrest track time from the self familiar crowd. We noticed that the Aster club and the foreign guests hogged the daylight hours till the "softball" dinner bunch left soon after six pm. On Friday open tracks started to appear around this hour, and we both started to run our Frank's; sometimes together, other times not. We jointly quit running around midnight. The Atrium was silent and dark.
In those days the event was three days long: Friday, Saturday, Sunday till 8:00 pm. Saturday night Tom and I repeated our steaming action of the previous late afternoon. When the witching hour [midnight] rolled around we just kept at it. Soon some freshly shaved steamers, wearing clean clothing, started to join us on the open tracks.
We quit running around 7am to accommodate the day folks.
So, that Saturday night in 1995 was the first Diamondhead "all-nighter". I steamed with him last at "DH-14", the 20th anniversary of the first run.
He is a gentleman, a fine friend, and I am heartbroken.
E. Kevin O'Connor
In those days the event was three days long: Friday, Saturday, Sunday till 8:00 pm. Saturday night Tom and I repeated our steaming action of the previous late afternoon. When the witching hour [midnight] rolled around we just kept at it. Soon some freshly shaved steamers, wearing clean clothing, started to join us on the open tracks.
We quit running around 7am to accommodate the day folks.
So, that Saturday night in 1995 was the first Diamondhead "all-nighter". I steamed with him last at "DH-14", the 20th anniversary of the first run.
He is a gentleman, a fine friend, and I am heartbroken.
E. Kevin O'Connor
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Here are the details for Tom’s funeral: We are having visitation from 3-9 p.m. Friday, with a scripture service at 7 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra funeral home, 54880 Van ****. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Kieran, 53600 Mound Road. Both are in Shelby Township. We will have a luncheon afterwards at a local pub called Vast, which is on the southwest corner of 24 and Van ****.
Tom will be berried at Arlington with full Military Honors ,Tom Was a Major in the Air Force.
Tom will be berried at Arlington with full Military Honors ,Tom Was a Major in the Air Force.
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Yesterday, I received the following from Margaret Myers, one of Tom's daughters.
"We think my dad would love it if people would donate to the Catholic church in Bay St. Louis, MS, where he loved to worship.
St. Rose de Lima
301 S Necaise Ave.
Bay St Louis, MS 39520
My dad spoke to me Friday night about how much he loved the music and how great it was to worship with people who enjoyed church that much! As an old school Irish Catholic, he thought that was pretty special. He was looking forward to going on Saturday. He loved church.
Can you spread the word to Diamondhead folkS?"
As many of you know, Tom took great pride in filling up his little buss for Mass. He never missed, and regarding St. Rose de Lima, its music and singing made it a true celebration.
Thanks to all who have asked. If any who receive this note think I've missed someone I know my list is not complete), please pass it on.
"We think my dad would love it if people would donate to the Catholic church in Bay St. Louis, MS, where he loved to worship.
St. Rose de Lima
301 S Necaise Ave.
Bay St Louis, MS 39520
My dad spoke to me Friday night about how much he loved the music and how great it was to worship with people who enjoyed church that much! As an old school Irish Catholic, he thought that was pretty special. He was looking forward to going on Saturday. He loved church.
Can you spread the word to Diamondhead folkS?"
As many of you know, Tom took great pride in filling up his little buss for Mass. He never missed, and regarding St. Rose de Lima, its music and singing made it a true celebration.
Thanks to all who have asked. If any who receive this note think I've missed someone I know my list is not complete), please pass it on.
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Bob,
Can you get the details of when at Arlington? So that those of us here in the DC area can attend.
Thanks,
Scott
Can you get the details of when at Arlington? So that those of us here in the DC area can attend.
Thanks,
Scott
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Will Do Scott,It took Royce Bradman Dad 9 Months to get Buried.I will Post when it is to happen.I know it takes a while.
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Bob, how can it take that long?
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They can only do so many burials with full honors, 21 gun salute ect per day. Took nearly 9 months for my wife's father to be laid to rest there last year. Even if your not going for a familys burial, its well worth the trip to pay one's respect to those that gave all so we can be free. Mike
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Thanks.
-- Scott
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Here is some video I shot for the Diamondhead Steamup feature I currently have in production. Thought I'd pull out this section that Tom graciously steamed his locomotives for on Saturday morning, the 14th of January. Some of it is dark because we started in the early morning hours. I pulled it out of the main production to create this little memorial video.
Scott
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Thank you Scott,
Upbeat music for an upbeat guy.
Diamondhead won't be the same without him,
Tom
Upbeat music for an upbeat guy.
Diamondhead won't be the same without him,
Tom
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